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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.66, 1,131.14 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.66, 1,131.14 and 446.64 is: 616.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.66 : 1,131.14 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.66/1,131.14 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.66x = 1,131.14 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.66x = 505,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,210.14/819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.37

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